Last year went so fast. I felt like I was in and out of that game in like a matter of minutes. |
More than anything, I was trying to find a way to get out of it with one run in. When I got to two outs, I definitely wasn't going to give in to him. I took what I could and I went right at (Sanders), and I was able to get a strikeout. |
Not a lot to cheer about except for the home run Craig hit. |
Opening day last year went so fast for me it was like I didn't really get to enjoy any of the stuff that went on because I was more worried about what was my job and going out and pitching. This year it was kind of fun to be able to sit back. I think this is the most I've actually taken in from opening day, watching the B-1 come over and the eagle and stuff; that was incredible. This is my fourth one, but I feel like this is the first one where I really sat and watched. |
That's the way it goes, man, ... What are you going to do? Can't sit here and cry about it. |
Those two guys are great people, and I feel bad for them. Wherever they end up going, they'll be fine. I've got to worry about what I have to do this year, and not worry about my name being linked to the trade. |
We had already talked a little about it. I knew what was going on. I'm fine with it. Any way I can help the team. |
We've got a great team. We're gonna be in (contention) for a long time. We're pitching pretty well, hitting and playing defense. We keep doing all those things, we're gonna be there in September. |
We've got to pitch well to keep the team in the game, and lately we've been doing that. I've had a tendency to give up runs early in the game, but if I can get away from that, I'm usually all right. They're a good hitting team, so you've just got to keep the ball down. |
When we're playing golf, he's a fun guy to be around. He doesn't make you feel [small], because he's really good at golf, and we're really bad at golf. We're totally different on the golf course. |
You can either take it as a way to motivate yourself or be happy with what you've got. I'm definitely happy with where I'm at right now, but I definitely know I need to get better. |
You have to come in on him. But you have to do it on a better count than 1-1. He was sitting on one pitch and I gave it to him. |